Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has conveyed the island nation’s best wishes to the government and people of Tuvalu on its 42nd independence anniversary.
In his message, Mr Bainimarama said they understood that this year’s celebration came at one of the world’s most challenging times in its history, given the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on sustainable development.
However, he said he was confident that “we will come out of this pandemic stronger and more resilient as a region”.
“Tuvalu remains an important member of our Pacific vuvale and I am committed to working closely with you on a firm stance to strengthen and deepen our relations at all levels into the future for the benefit of our people,” Mr Bainimarama said.
According to the Government, Fiji and Tuvalu had shared more than 40 years of friendly relations and bilateral engagements with the key principles of mutual respect and understanding.
